tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323650302024-02-20T01:00:42.868-06:00girlsvolleyballrecruitGirls Volleyball News & Informationkjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10657318532166532079noreply@blogger.comBlogger1566125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32365030.post-13909852667276456222008-12-01T07:45:00.001-06:002008-12-01T09:03:13.237-06:00New Site#1 posting 12.1.2008<br />your daily dose of girls volleyball news & information<br /><br />I will now be posting on <a href="http://www.kjasr.com/">kjasr.com</a>. All the news and other information will be found on that site. This site will remain up and I will post occasionally here, but always link it to kjasr.com.kjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10657318532166532079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32365030.post-10492685518155941182008-11-30T09:59:00.000-06:002008-11-30T09:59:18.936-06:00Horihan Winona Daily News Player of the Year#3 posting 11.30.2008<br />your daily dose of girls volleyball news & information<br /><br /><strong>HIGH SCHOOL ALL AREA</strong><br />The Winona Daily News has released their <a href="http://www.winonadailynews.com/articles/2008/11/30/highschoolsports/02allareavb.txt">All Area team</a>. <a href="http://www.winonadailynews.com/articles/2008/11/30/highschoolsports/00horihan.txt">Kate Horihan</a> of Mabel-Canton is their Player of the Year.<br />One player that helped shape Horihan was <a href="http://www.winonadailynews.com/articles/2008/11/30/highschoolsports/01horihan.txt">Karlie Urbaniak</a>, now at Fairfield.<br />There were a couple of players in the running for POY: one was <a href="http://www.winonadailynews.com/articles/2008/11/30/highschoolsports/03runnersup.txt">Katie Speedling</a> of Wabasha-Kellogg.<br /><br />Next up: Tomorrowkjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10657318532166532079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32365030.post-1110390697267602632008-11-30T08:04:00.000-06:002008-11-30T08:04:30.863-06:00Northern Iowa Falls in MVC Championship#2 posting 11.30.2008<br />your daily dose of girls volleyball news & information<br /><br /><strong>MORE COLLEGE REPORTS</strong><br /><strong>BIG 12:</strong> <a href="http://www.cyclones.com//ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10700&ATCLID=3624889">Iowa State</a> swept Kansas with a margin of 10 points. Diane Kieger (Mounds View) had 4.5 points.<br /><br /><strong>MISSOURI VALLEY:</strong> Missouri State swept <a href="http://unipanthers.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112908aaa.html">Northern Iowa</a> with a margin of 14 points in the MVC championship match. Amy Sampson (Champlin Park) had 11 points for UNI.<br /><br /><strong>PAC 10:</strong> <a href="http://wsucougars.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/113008aab.html">Washington State</a> beat Arizona in five with a margin of 11 points. WSU led 2-0. Emily Rooney (Red Wing) had 13 points for WSU.<br /><br /><strong>MIDWEST</strong><br />Miami OH swept <a href="http://gomarquette.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112908aac.html">Marquette</a> with a margin of 30 points. Tiara Russell (Osseo) and Leslie Bielski (Chaska) had 8.5 and 8 points for Marquette.<br /><br /><strong>WEST</strong><br />Long Beach State beat <a href="http://csurams.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/113008aaa.html">Colorado State</a> in four with a margin of 17 points. Tessa Nelson (Tracy-Milroy-Balaton) had 10.5 points for the Rams.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.portlandpilots.com/news/2008/11/29/VB_1129085026.aspx">Portland</a> swept Nevada with a margin of 21 points. Jennifer Sheedy (Totino-Grace) had 8.5 points for Portland.<br /><br /><strong>PAIRINGS ANNOUNCED</strong><br />The NCAA will announce the pairings for the D1 tournament at 9 pm today.<br /><br />Next up: tomorrowkjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10657318532166532079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32365030.post-42225711909369000062008-11-30T07:47:00.001-06:002008-11-30T07:47:39.587-06:00Gophers Wins in Regular Season Finale#1 posting 11.30.2008<br />your daily dose of girls volleyball news & information<br /><br /><strong>BIG 10 RESULTS</strong><br /><a href="http://www.gophersports.com//ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=8400&ATCLID=3624940">Minnesota</a> beat <a href="http://msuspartans.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112908aaa.html">Michigan State</a> in four with a margin of 16 points. Kyla Roehrig had 14.5 points for Minnesota. Lauren Gibbemeyer (Cretin-Derham Hall) had 13 points for the Gophers. Becca Zlabis had 17.5 points for MSU.<br /><br />#15 <a href="http://fightingillini.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112908aab.html">Illinois</a> swept <a href="http://nusports.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112908aaa.html">Northwestern</a> with a margin of 24 points. Laura DeBruhler and Kylie McCulley had 17.5 points for Illinois. Chelsy Hyser had 14.5 points for NW. Naomi Johnson (Bloomington Kennedy) played, but did not score for the Wildcats.<br /><br /><a href="http://iuhoosiers.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112908aaa.html">Indiana</a> beat <a href="http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com//ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=17300&ATCLID=3625198">Ohio State</a> in four. Strangely enough the margin was zero. Ashley Benson had 20 points for Indiana. Katie Dull and Kristin Dozier each had 16 points for OSU. Susan Halverson (Apple Valley) had 8 digs and 1 point for the Buckeyes.<br /><br /><a href="http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112908aaa.html">Penn State</a> swept <a href="http://www.mgoblue.com/volleyball/article.aspx?id=157840">Michigan</a> with a margin of 22 points. Megan Hodge had 18.5 points for PSU. Alex Hunt had 10 points for Michigan.<br /><br /><a href="http://purduesports.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112908aaa.html">Purdue</a> beat <a href="http://www.uwbadgers.com/sport_news/vb/headlines/story.html?sportid=133&storyid=15917">Wisconsin</a> in five. The Badgers had a 1 point advantage on the day. Stephanie Lynch had 24.5 points for Purdue. Brittney Dolgner had 20.5 points for Wisconsin. Nikki Klingsporn (Tartan) had 31 assists and 1 point for the Badgers.<br /><br />Next up: more College newskjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10657318532166532079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32365030.post-42701395413573644282008-11-29T07:53:00.001-06:002008-11-29T07:59:10.529-06:00Penn State's Nailbiter, UNI Takes Creighton#1 posting 11.29.2008<br />your daily dose of girls volleyball news & information<br /><br /><strong>COLLEGE REPORTS </strong><br /><strong>D1</strong><br /><strong>BIG TEN</strong><br />#1 <a href="http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112808aaa.html">Penn State</a> swept <a href="http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=89326&SPID=10410&DB_OEM_ID=17300&ATCLID=3624754">Ohio State</a> with a margin of 20 points. The final set was 30-28, the tightest set for PSU this season. Arielle Wilson had 14 points for PSU. Katie Dull had 17 points of OSU. Susan Halverson (Apple Valley) had 3 digs for the Buckeyes.<br /><br />#16 <a href="http://fightingillini.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112808aab.html">Illinois</a> swept <a href="http://www.uwbadgers.com/sport_news/vb/headlines/story.html?sportid=133&storyid=15905">Wisconsin</a> with a margin of 18 points in Madison. Laura DeBruhler had 20 points for Illinois. Caity Dupont had 11 points for Wisconsin. Nikki Klingsporn (Tartan) had 19 assists and 1 point for the Badgers.<br /><br />#18 <a href="http://purduesports.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112808aaa.html">Purdue</a> beat <a href="http://nusports.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112808aab.html">Northwestern</a> in five with a margin of 1 point. Purdue led 2-1. Danita Merlau had 22.5 points for Purdue. Brittani Gray had 22 points for NW. Naomi Johnson (Bloomington Kennedy) had 1 point for the Wildcats.<br /><br />#20 <a href="http://www.mgoblue.com/volleyball/article.aspx?id=157678">Michigan</a> swept <a href="http://iuhoosiers.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112808aaa.html">Indiana</a> with a margin of 14 points. Juliana Paz had 14 points for Michigan. Taylor Wittmer had 12 points for Indiana.<br /><br /><a href="http://msuspartans.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112808aab.html">Michigan State</a> beat Iowa in four with a margin of 5 points. Becca Zlabis had 18 points for MSU. Catherine Smale had 19.5 points for the Hawkeyes.<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.gophersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=38659&SPID=3301&DB_OEM_ID=8400&ATCLID=3624502">Gophers</a> are at Michigan State today.<br /><br /><strong>ACC:</strong> <a href="http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88754&SPID=10595&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=3624596">Virginia</a> beat Virginia Tech in five. The point margin was zero. Virginia led 2-0. Marlow Bruneau (Lakeville) had 20 assists and 5 points for Virginia.<br /><br /><a href="http://tarheelblue.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112808aab.html">North Carolina</a> won the ACC title with a sweep over NC State. The margin was 30 points. Brianna Eskola (Columbia Heights) had 16 digs for the Tar Heels and in the process set the ACC career digs record.<br /><br /><strong>BIG EAST</strong>: <a href="http://gobearcats.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112808aaa.html">Cincinnati</a> swept UAB with a margin of 18 points. Kelsey Brandl (Lakeville North) had 6 points for Cincy.<br />Western Michigan swept <a href="http://gomarquette.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/spec-rel/112808aaa.html">Marquette</a> with a margin of 32 points. Leslie Bielski (Chaska) and Tiara Russell (Osseo) had 9 and 3.5 points for Marquette.<br /><br /><strong>BIG SKY</strong>: Eastern Washington swept <a href="http://www.weberstatesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=39352&SPID=3469&temp_site=NO&DB_OEM_ID=8600&ATCLID=3624762">Weber State</a> with a margin of 16 points. Jackson County Central's Leah Burmeister and Brittney Bisaillon had 7 and 6 points for WS.<br /><br />Earlier in the day <a href="http://www.weberstatesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=39352&SPID=3469&temp_site=NO&DB_OEM_ID=8600&ATCLID=3624522">WS</a> beat Montana in five with a margin of 1 point. Montana led 2-1. Jackson County Central's Leah Burmeister and Brittney Bisaillon had 19.5 and 14.5 points for WS<br /><br /><strong>MID AMERICAN</strong>: <a href="http://ohiobobcats.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112808aaa.html">Ohio</a> swept Dayton with a margin of 16 points. Amanda Andersen (Centennial) had 6 points for Ohio.<br /><br /><strong>MISSOURI VALLEY</strong>: <a href="http://unipanthers.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112808aaa.html">Northern Iowa</a> beat <a href="http://www.gocreighton.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=1000&ATCLID=3624217">Creighton</a> in five with a margin of 5 points. UNI led 2-0. Heather Sampson (Champlin Park) had a career high 27 kills on her way to 30.5 points for UNI. Jessica Houts (Bloomington Kennedy) and Allie Oelke (Chaska) had 18 and 16 points for the Bluejays.<br /><br /><strong>PAC 10</strong>: <a href="http://wsucougars.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112908aaa.html">Washington State</a> beat Arizona State in four with a margin of 9 points. Emily Rooney (Red Wing) had 16 points for WSU.<br /><br /><strong>WEST COAST</strong>: Pacific beat <a href="http://www.portlandpilots.com/news/2008/11/29/VB_1129080435.aspx?path=wvball">Portland</a> in four with a margin of 6 points. Jennifer Sheedy (Totino-Grace) had 15 points for Portland.<br /><br /><strong>AWARDS</strong><br />Fairfield's Karlie Urbaniak (Mabel-Canton) and Siena's April London (Woodbury) have been named to the <a href="http://www.maacsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=17400&ATCLID=3620650">Metro Atlantic All Academic </a>team.<br /><br />London was named setter of the year and made the <a href="http://www.maacsports.com//ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=17400&ATCLID=3620644">MAAC</a> First team. Urbaniak was named to the second team.<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.njcaa.org/sports.cfm?sid=47&divid=3&gender=w&slid=17&menu=5&recordmasterselect=1823&recordmasterselect2=3169">NJCAA D3</a> has released their All American list<br />On the first team:<br />Breanna Chamernick of Hibbing CC<br />Jordan Noska of Anoka-Ramsey CC<br />Ashley King of Rochester CTC<br />Stephanie Tillman of Ridgewater CC<br />Leah Miller of Ridgewater CC<br /><br /><strong>HIGH SCHOOL</strong><br /><a href="http://www.chisagocountypress.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=2&ArticleID=9733&TM=31872.34">Courtney Fautsch</a> of Chisago Lakes was named North Suburban Player of the Year. From the Chisago County Press.<br /><br /><strong>OBITUARY</strong><br />Here is more on the <a href="http://www.marshallindependent.com/page/content.detail/id/506122.html?nav=5015">Stina Leiseth</a> of YME and her tragic accident. Funeral services for Leiseth will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Granite Falls High School Gymnasium. Burial will be at the Granite Falls City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. Sunday at the Granite Falls High School Gymnasium. From the Marshall Independent.<br /><br />Next up: Tomorrowkjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10657318532166532079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32365030.post-20702048509431190272008-11-28T08:02:00.001-06:002008-11-28T08:03:13.406-06:00Car Accident, 4 Minnesota Players All Conference#1 posting 11.28.2008<br />your daily dose of girls volleyball news & information<br /><br /><strong>CAR ACCIDENT</strong><br /><a href="http://www.wctrib.com/articles/index.cfm?id=44342&section=news">Stina Leiseth</a> of <a href="http://www.wctrib.com/articles/index.cfm?id=44353&section=sports">Yellow Medicine East</a> was killed in a one car roll over Wednesday afternoon. Leiseth was named to the West Central Tribune's All Area teams and Marshall Independent. From the West Central Tribune.<br /><br /><strong>COLLEGE REPORTS</strong><br /><strong>BIG 10</strong>: Gopher freshman setter <a href="http://www.mndaily.com/blogs/upon-further-review/2008/11/27/topic-alex-blatt">Alex Blatt</a> is Off Topic in the MN Daily.<br /><br />An NCAA tournament berth is on the line for <a href="http://www.uwbadgers.com/sport_news/vb/headlines/story.html?sportid=133&storyid=15896">Wisconsin</a>. The Badgers face #16 Illinois and #18 Purdue this weekend.<br /><br /><strong>BIG 12</strong>: Iowa State's <a href="http://www.cyclones.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=46657&SPID=4251&DB_OEM_ID=10700&ATCLID=3622443">Diane Kieger</a> (Mounds View) is in Kaylee's Corner---this is a video.<br /><br /><strong>BIG SKY</strong>: The Big Sky has released their all conference team with <a href="http://www.weberstatesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=39352&SPID=3469&temp_site=NO&DB_OEM_ID=8600&ATCLID=3624400">Weber State's</a> Brittany Bissailon was named to the first team. Leah Burmeister was Honorable Mention. Both are from Jackson County Central.<br /><br /><strong>MISSOURI VALLEY</strong>: <a href="http://unipanthers.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112708aaa.html">Northern Iowa</a> beat Evansville in four with a margin of 22 points in the MV Tournament. Amy Sampson (Champlin Park) had 17 points for UNI. <a href="http://unipanthers.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/spec-rel/112708aaa.html">Sampson</a> was named to the first team in the Missouri Valley All Conference team.<br />Creighton's <a href="http://www.gocreighton.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=1000&ATCLID=3624186">Jessica Houts</a> (Bloomington Kennedy) was named to the First team too in the MVC. Houts was also named defensive player of the year.<br /><br />Next up: tomorrowkjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10657318532166532079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32365030.post-66135688423465948832008-11-27T18:37:00.002-06:002008-12-01T15:03:27.694-06:00High School Review 2008#3 posting 11.27.2008<br />your daily dose of girls volleyball news & information<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">YEAR IN REVIEW 2008</span></strong><br />Here is the Thanksgiving Year in review for the High School Season 2008. Keep in mind these "awards" are based only on what I saw over the course of the 14 weeks during the fall season. I am sure there are other worthy players, games, teams, coaches....but if I didn't see it, I can't vote on it.<br /><br /><strong>ATMOSPHERE</strong><br /><strong>BEST GYM</strong>: Bethlehem Academy when Marshall came calling. Permanent theater seating.<br /><br /><strong>MOST "INTO IT" CROWD</strong>: Alexandria's student section in the Halloween 8AAA final vs STMA. Costumes galore. In fact I had to move because they kept standing blocking my view of the action.<br /><br /><strong>BEST PROGRAM/YEARBOOK TEAM</strong>: I guess this is more in the yearbook category---Andover. The used quality paper, had color photos, and the thing that sealed the deal, historical records/awards celebrating their past.<br />Honorable mentions go to Hopkins and Champlin Park<br /><br /><strong>BEST PROGRAM SECTION</strong>: This is a three way tie---Sections 3AAA, 4AAA, and 5AAA. All three have photos of the teams involved. That is a great resource and great keepsake. It is too bad other sections don't have the same opportunities.<br /><br /><strong>MATCHES</strong><br /><strong>OUT OF 5</strong><br /><strong>Best 5 match set:</strong> St. Michael-Albertville vs Alexandria in the 8AAA finals. When the fifth set goes extra points and the state tournament on the line, it doesn't get any more thrilling.<br /><br /><strong>Best 4 match set:</strong> Shakopee vs Eastview in the AAA state finals. The margin that separated these two teams was two points.<br /><br /><strong>Best 3 match set:</strong> Lakeville South vs Lakeville North. South's first win over older school North came in the 3AAA semis. Not only was it South's first win, but it was the first time they took a set off North in the school's history.<br /><br /><strong>OUT OF 3</strong><br /><strong>best 3 match:</strong> Woodbury vs Andover in the Eastview tournament.<br /><br /><strong>best 2 match</strong>: Eden Prairie vs Alexandria in the finals of the EP tournament. Five points separated the two.<br /><br /><strong>BIGGEST RIP OFF</strong>: I showed up early to watch White Bear Lake and Fridley and they were already starting the 4th set. The reason the contest started early---no conflict with the "powder puff" Fridley game during homecoming week.<br /><br /><strong>BEST IN SEASON TOURNAMENT</strong><br />Apple Valley's Eagle Invitational (Sept 19/20).....Two state champs played in that event. 5 state tourney entrants...10 teams in section finals.<br /><br /><strong>BEST TEAM NOT TO MAKE THE STATE</strong>: Chaska<br /><br /><strong>BEST TEAM I DIDN'T SEE</strong>: According to the MaxPreps poll---Jackson County Central #11. The next team was #34 Mabel-Canton. In other words 32/33 or .970.<br /><br /><strong>BEST FBSO SEASON</strong>: Shakopee .614 (in the games I watched)<br /><br /><strong>BEST FBSO GAME</strong>: Eagan .867 vs New Prague<br /><br /><strong>MOST POINTS</strong>: STMA 113 vs Alexandria 8AAA Final<br /><br /><strong>MOST POINTS & LOST</strong>: Alexandria 108 vs STMA 8AAA Final; STMA 108 vs Andover .<br /><br /><strong>MOST EARNED POINTS</strong>: STMA 85 vs Alex<br /><br /><strong>LEAST POINTS GIVEN AWAY</strong>: Eagan 7 vs New Prague<br /><br /><strong>MOST BLOCKS:</strong> Alexandria 19 vs STMA<br /><br /><strong>MOST ACES:</strong> St. Paul Central 18 vs St. Paul Harding<br /><br /><strong>BEST SUB 500 TEAM</strong>: Eagan<br /><br /><strong>NUMBER CRUNCHING</strong><br />Here is how the FBSO worked out w-l<br />If .676+ 11-0<br />if .660+ 16-1<br />if .630+ 22-2<br />if .609+ 29-3<br /><br /><strong>BEST TRANSFER</strong>: Molly Kreklow from Blaine to Delano. Kreklow has made the state tournament for three straight seasons.<br /><br /><strong>MOST EXCITED UNCLE</strong>: Windom's MaKenzie Lovell's uncle during the State A Final with Bethlehem Academy. (Once upon a time I coached MaKenzie's mother (Shelley) in Ellsworth, MN & Lance Becker sat with me during the Windom contests at the state tournament).<br /><br /><strong>BEST FRESHMAN</strong>: Leigh Pudwill of Centennial. A 6-1 rangy OH with pop.<br /><br />And now...the drum roll please....the big three awards. Team, Coach and Player<br /><br /><strong>TEAM: Shakopee</strong>. They were the only repeat champion from 2007. The Sabers needed to replace all state setter Jessica Menden (TCU) and strong OH hitter Maggie Geske (SW MN State). They did that with a modified 6-2 and all players did their jobs. Shakopee is fundamentally sound and know where to be on the floor. Yes Ashley Wittman is a strong player, but the other Sabers got it done. A team is only as strong as their weakest link and there were no weak links on the Sabers.<br /><br /><strong>COACH:</strong> <strong>Matt Busch</strong>, Shakopee. See above. It is hard to repeat. It is hard to maintain focus. Shakopee got the job done.<br /><br /><strong>PLAYER</strong>: <strong>Ashley Wittman</strong>, Shakopee. This is not a surprise. Wittman was player of the week four times this fall (Weeks 1, 4, 12, 13). The Future Gopher can put the ball down. She averaged 8.5 points per set this fall. This makes a clean sweep for the Sabers.<br /><br /><strong>TEAMS</strong><br /><strong>FIRST TEAM</strong><br />OH Ashley Wittman, Shakopee<br />OH Amy Braun, Lakeville North<br />MH Lauren Grant, Eastview<br />MH Tia Gaffen, Wayzata<br />RH Katherine Harms, STMA<br />S Catherine Yager, STMA<br />L Mollie Geske, Shakopee<br /><br /><strong>SECOND TEAM</strong><br />OH Brittany Chambers, Jordan<br />OH Ari Mewhorter, Blaine<br />MH Heidi Lensing, BBE<br />MH Tori Dixon, Burnsville<br />RH Unze, Chaska<br />S Kayla Wallerich, Marshall<br /><br />I will do a review of the college volleyball season when they are finished up.<br /><br />Next up: tomorrow morningkjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10657318532166532079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32365030.post-63671162008762461892008-11-27T07:45:00.001-06:002008-11-27T08:02:03.376-06:00Gophers Escape Hawkeyes#2 posting 11.27.2008<br />your daily dose of girls volleyball news & information<br /><br /><strong>D1 REPORTS</strong><br /><strong>BIG 10:</strong> #12 <a href="http://www.gophersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=38659&SPID=3301&DB_OEM_ID=8400&ATCLID=3624086">Minnesota</a> beat <a href="http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112608aaa.html">Iowa</a> in five. The Hawkeyes had a 4 point margin for the night. The Gophers led 2-1. Hailey Cowles (Eden Prairie) had 19 points for the Gophers.<br />A few years ago Iowa came to Minnesota on Thanksgiving Wednesday. There were NO time outs (none, nada, zero) taken in the Gophers sweep that night. The only match where I never saw a time out.<br /><br /><a href="http://iuhoosiers.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/spec-rel/112608aaa.html">Indiana</a> is at Michigan and Ohio State.<br /><br /><a href="http://msuspartans.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/spec-rel/112608aaf.html">Michigan State</a> hosts Iowa and Minnesota.<br /><br /><a href="http://fightingillini.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/spec-rel/112608aaa.html">Illinois</a> faces Wisconsin and Northwestern.<br /><br /><strong>BIG 12</strong>: <a href="http://www.cyclones.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=46657&SPID=4251&DB_OEM_ID=10700&ATCLID=3624054">Iowa State</a> swept #13 Kansas State with a margin of 23 points. Diane Kieger (Mounds View) had 8.5 points for ISU.<br /><br /><strong>METRO ATLANTIC</strong>: <a href="http://sienasaints.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112408aaa.html">Siena</a> is headed to the NCAA tournament after their win over Fairfield. April London (Woodbury) had 35 assists and 6.5 points for the Saints.<br /><br /><strong>SEC:</strong> #14 Florida beat <a href="http://gamecocksonline.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112608aaa.html">South Carolina</a> in five with a margin of 11 points. USC led 2-1. Bridget Denson-Dorman (Hopkins) had 39 assists and 2 points for USC.<br /><br /><strong>SUMMIT:</strong> <a href="http://www.in-forum.com/Sports/articles/223304">North Dakota State</a> is Thankful to be back home. From the Fargo Forum.<br /><br /><strong>WEST COAST:</strong> Portland's <a href="http://www.portlandpilots.com/news/2008/11/26/VB_1126081158.aspx">Jennifer Sheedy</a> (Totino-Grace) was named to the honorable mention list in the West Coast Conference.<br /><br /><strong>SIGNINGS</strong><br /><a href="http://www.gopurpleaces.com/news/2008/11/25/VB_1125085657.aspx">Evansville</a> has signed 2 players<br />5-11 OH Hannah Wilson of St. Joseph’s Academy, IL<br />5-11 Jessica Knackmuhs of Edwards County, IL<br /><br /><a href="http://www.weberstatesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=39352&SPID=3469&temp_site=NO&DB_OEM_ID=8600&ATCLID=3623838">Weber State</a> has signed 4 players<br />5-9 setter Caitin Penrod of Ogden, Utah<br />6-0 OH Bethany Wray of West Haven, Utah<br />5-11 MB Emily Jones of Rigby, Idaho<br />6-1 OH Briana Wilms of Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada<br /><br /><strong>BEACH</strong><br />Former Gopher <a href="http://volleyball.teamusa.org/news/article/8134">Nicole Branagh</a> received the FIVB most improved player on the international circuit award.<br /><br /><strong>HIGH PERFORMANCE</strong><br />USA Volleyball will host its <a href="http://volleyball.teamusa.org/news/article/8115">Sixth Annual High Performance Coaches Clinic</a> Jan. 22-24, 2009, at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Cost is $400.<br /><br />Next up: later today with a review of the high school season.<br /><br />HAPPY THANKSGIVINGkjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10657318532166532079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32365030.post-6761688579890962552008-11-27T07:17:00.000-06:002008-11-27T07:17:20.322-06:00Zyvoloski, Lange All Area Players of the Year#1 posting 11.27.2008<br />your daily dose of girls volleyball news & information<br /><br /><strong>ALL AREA</strong><br />The St. Cloud Times have released their <a href="http://www.sctimes.com/article/20081127/SPORTS03/111270013/1020">All Area Team</a>. <a href="http://www.sctimes.com/article/20081127/SPORTS03/111270009/1002/SPORTS">Anna Zyvoloski</a> of St. Cloud Cathedral is their player of the year.<br /><br />The Duluth News Tribune has released their <a href="http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/79293/">All Area Team</a>. <a href="http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/79297/">Kate Lange</a> of Hibbing is their player of the year.<br /><br /><strong>REVIEWS</strong><br />Brigetta Berg and Courtney Volkmann are co MVPs for <a href="http://www.wadenapj.com/articles/index.cfm?id=12125&section=sports">Wadena-Deer Creek</a>. From the Wadena Pioneer Journal.<br /><br />KAAL looks back at all the <a href="http://kaaltv.com/article/stories/S681144.shtml?cat=10151">Fall female athletes of the week</a> which include Jordan Spatenka of Owatonna, Emily Vonwald and Morgan Bushman of Chatfield, Brittany Looker of Rochester Mayo, and Julie Rainey of Stewartville.<br /><br />Lindsey Randt and Amanda Nordby are co MVPs for <a href="http://www.glencoenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=271&ArticleID=21422">McLeod West</a>. From the McLeod County Chronicle.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pineandlakes.com/stories/112608/sports_20081126084.shtml">Kirsten Noska</a> of Pequot Lakes made the Brainerd Dispatch team. From the Pine & Lakes.<br /><br />The Rochester Post Bulletin reviews the <a href="http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=22&a=372360">TriState All Star volleyball matches</a> held last weekend.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.crookstontimes.com/sports/x415852603/Climax-Fisher-Knights-hand-out-fall-sports-awards">Climax-Fisher</a> has passed out their end of the year volleyball awards. From the Crookston Times.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/articles/2008/11/26/sports/doc492c224e0da64392002582.txt">Breckenridge</a> has passed out their end of the year volleyball awards. From the Wahpeton Daily News.<br /><br /><strong>D1</strong><br /><a href="http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008811250329">Mackenzie Angner</a> of South Dakota State rose to the occasion this season. From the Sioux Falls Argus Leader.<br /><br /><strong>D2 TOURNAMENT</strong><br />Concordia St. Paul's <a href="http://www.echopress.com/articles/index.cfm?id=60721&section=sports">Maria Steinhagen</a> (Alexandria) is looking for her second straight D2 championship. From the Echo Press.<br /><br />The Marshall Independent reviews <a href="http://www.marshallindependent.com/page/content.detail/id/506108.html">SW MN State</a> and their record season.<br /><br />Three more <a href="http://www.umdbulldogs.com/news.php?id=4007">UM Duluth</a> players received post season honors: Sarah Wyffels (Marshall) Katie Gangelhoff (South St. Paul) and April Hansen (BBE) earned American Volleyball Coaches Association All-Central Region Team honors.<br />MSU Mankato's <a href="http://www.msumavericks.com/more.php?id=6806">Ashley Nachreiner</a> (Round Rock, TX) was also named to the AVCA All Central team.<br /><br /><strong>D3</strong><br />St. Thomas' <a href="http://www.tommiesports.com/VLBL/news/AAA_11-24.html">Katie McCaffrey</a> (Fort Collins, CO) was named to the ESPN the Magazine Academic All-America first team.<br /><br />Next up: D1 newskjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10657318532166532079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32365030.post-76109899075065025342008-11-26T07:06:00.000-06:002008-11-26T07:06:32.265-06:00Ryan All Area, Nelson All Conference#1 posting 11.26.2008<br />your daily dose of girls volleyball news & information<br /><br /><strong>ALL AREA</strong><br />The Red Wing Republican Eagle has released their all area <a href="http://www.republican-eagle.com/articles/index.cfm?id=54907&section=Sports">first team</a> and <a href="http://www.republican-eagle.com/articles/index.cfm?id=54908&section=Sports">second team</a>. <a href="http://www.republican-eagle.com/articles/index.cfm?id=54906&section=homepage">Whitney Ryan</a> of Kenyon-Wanamingo is their player of the year.<br /><br /><strong>AWARDS</strong><br /><a href="http://www.frazeeforum.com/main.asp?SectionID=18&SubSectionID=110&ArticleID=20299">Frazee</a> had ratings of 4.4 (fans), (coaches) and 4.25 (scorekeepers) in the MSHSL sportsmanship rankings. From the Frazee Forum.<br /><br />BBE coach <a href="http://www.saukherald.com/main.asp?SectionID=8&SubSectionID=251&ArticleID=9702&TM=40611.48">Kevin Weller</a> was the 5A coach of the year. From the Sauk Centre Herald.<br /><br /><strong>RANKINGS</strong><br /><a href="http://www.maxpreps.com/national/volleyball/rankings.aspx?gendersport=girls,volleyball&urpath=,list&page=2">Shakopee</a> is #44 nationally in the MaxPreps rankings. Here are the <a href="http://www.maxpreps.com/national/volleyball/rankings.aspx?gendersport=girls,volleyball&urpath=,list&state=mn&myranktype=state&mystate=mn">Minnesota rankings</a>.<br /><br /><strong>D1 NEWS</strong><br /><strong>BIG 10</strong>: <a href="http://www.gophersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=38659&SPID=3301&DB_OEM_ID=8400&ATCLID=3623121">Minnesota</a> travels to <a href="http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/spec-rel/112508aab.html">Iowa</a> tonight.<br /><br /><a href="http://purduesports.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/spec-rel/112508aaa.html">Purdue</a> heads to Northwestern and Wisconsin.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=89326&SPID=10410&DB_OEM_ID=17300&ATCLID=3623083">Ohio State</a> hosts Penn State and Indiana.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mgoblue.com/volleyball/article.aspx?id=157468">Michigan</a> is at home with Indiana and Penn State.<br /><br /><a href="http://nusports.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/spec-rel/112508aaa.html">Northwestern</a> hosts Purdue and Illinois.<br /><br /><a href="http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/spec-rel/112508aaa.html">Penn State</a> is at Ohio State and Michigan.<br /><br /><strong>METRO ATLANTIC</strong>: Siena swept <a href="http://www.fairfieldstags.com/sports/w-volley/2008-09/news/20081124_vbmaacsiena">Fairfield</a> on Monday in the Metro Atlantic championship. Karlie Urbaniak (Mabel-Canton) had 8.5 points and was named to the MAAC All Tournament team.<br /><br /><strong>MISSOURI VALLEY</strong>: Creighton's <a href="http://www.gocreighton.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=89412&SPID=68&DB_OEM_ID=1000&ATCLID=3623022">Jessica Houts</a> (Bloomington Kennedy) made the Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete First Team.<br /><br /><strong>MOUNTAIN WEST:</strong> Colorado State's <a href="http://csurams.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/spec-rel/112508aab.html">Tessa Nelson</a> (Tracy-Milroy-Balaton) was named to the all conference team.<br /><br /><strong>SUMMIT:</strong> <a href="http://www.gobison.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=11874&SPID=696&DB_OEM_ID=2400&ATCLID=3623329">North Dakota State</a> will have an NCAA Volleyball Selection party on November 30.<br /><br /><strong>D2</strong><br /><a href="http://www.umdbulldogs.com/teams-volleyball.php?id=4003&page=news">UM Duluth's</a> Katie Gangelhoff (South St. Paul) and Sarah Wyffels (Marshall) were named to the North Central Region Second Team.<br /><br /><strong>SIGNINGS</strong><br /><a href="http://gomarquette.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/spec-rel/112508aaa.html">Marquette</a> has signed 4 players<br />Danielle Carlson of Marshfield, WI<br />Anne Czarnecki of Pleasant Valley, IA<br />6-1 MH Carol Henney of Burlington Catholic Central, WI<br />6-2 MH Kelsey Mattai of White Bear Lake<br /><br /><a href="http://www.portlandpilots.com/news/2008/11/25/VB_1125084358.aspx">Portland</a> has signed 5-10 setter Madison Smith of Palos Verde, CA<br /><br />Next up: tomorrow---the review of the high school season will be up later tomorrow.kjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10657318532166532079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32365030.post-59466995045862377882008-11-25T07:17:00.000-06:002008-11-25T07:17:38.361-06:002 Illinois Players of the Week 1 Penn State All American#2 posting 11.25.2008<br />your daily dose of girls volleyball news & information<br /><br /><strong>AWARDS</strong><br /><strong>BIG 10</strong><br /><a href="http://fightingillini.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/spec-rel/112408aab.html">Illinois</a> took both honors with Laura DeBruhler taking the offensive and Johannah Bangert taking the defensive honors.<br /><br />Penn State's <a href="http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/spec-rel/112408aab.html">Christa Harmatto</a> is ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American of the Year. Harmatto is on the first team. Teammate Megan Hodge is on the second team.<br /><br />Badger coach <a href="http://www.uwbadgers.com/sport_news/vb/headlines/story.html?sportid=133&storyid=15876">Pete Waite</a> meets the press. Wisconsin might need a win to get to the NCAA tournament.<br /><br /><strong>MISSOURI VALLEY</strong>: 2nd place <a href="http://www.gocreighton.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=1000&ATCLID=3622201">Creighton</a> heads to the Missouri Valley Tournament at Wichita State.<br /><br /><strong>POLLS</strong><br /><a href="http://csurams.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/spec-rel/112408aac.html">Colorado State</a> is #19 in the latest D1 poll.<br /><br /><strong>SIGNINGS</strong><br /><a href="http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=89326&SPID=10410&DB_OEM_ID=17300&ATCLID=3622394">Ohio State</a> has signed 3 players<br />6-1 RH Emily Danks of Round Rock, TX<br />6-0 setter Amanda Peterson of Glenbard East, IL<br />6-3 middle hitter Mariah Booth of Kennesaw Mountain, GA<br /><br /><a href="http://gobearcats.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/spec-rel/112408aab.html">Cincinnati</a> has signed 3 players<br />5-11 setter Megan Turner, Wayne Central, NY<br />5-11 outside hitter/middle blocker Emily Hayden of Louisville Assumption, KY<br />6-2 middle blocker Rebecca Refenes of Westland Lutheran, MI<br /><br />Next up: tomorrowkjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10657318532166532079noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32365030.post-65576565074014559502008-11-25T06:59:00.000-06:002008-11-25T07:00:05.018-06:00All North Central Team, D2 Elite 8 at CSP#1 posting 11.25.2008<br />your daily dose of girls volleyball news & information<br /><br /><strong>D1</strong><br /><a href="http://www.gonu.com/volleyball/2008/game29.htm">Northeastern swept</a> Hofstra in the Colonial semifinals with a margin of 15 points on Sunday. Leah Neubeck (Hopkins) had 16 digs and 1 point for the Huskies.<br />Delaware <a href="http://www.gonu.com/volleyball/2008/game30.htm">beat Northeastern</a> in the championship in five sets with a margin of 13 points on Monday. NE led 2-1. Neubeck had 24 digs for the Huskies.<br />Neubeck was named to the all tournament team.<br /><br /><strong>POLLS</strong><br /><a href="http://www.gophersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=38659&SPID=3301&DB_OEM_ID=8400&ATCLID=3622621">Minnesota</a> is #12 in the latest D1 poll.<br /><br /><strong>NCAA SELECTION SHOW</strong><br />The 2008 NCAA Selection Show will air on ESPNU and ESPNews on Sunday, November 30th starting at 9 pm. The Gopher Volleyball team and coaching staff will be hosting an NCAA Selection Show viewing party in the Sports Pavilion Clubroom.<br /><br /><strong>D2</strong><br /><strong>AWARDS</strong><br />Concordia St. Paul's <a href="http://www.cugoldenbears.com/Articles/11-24-08_-_VB2008Dak.html">Maggie McNamara</a> (Zumbrota-Mazeppa) has been named the Daktronics North Central Player of the year.<br />CSP's Whitney Meierotto (Washburn, WI); Emily Palker (SW Christian Chaska) were named to the first team while Mary Slinger (Bethlehem Academy) was named to the second team.<br />The whole list is found in the link above.<br />Also making the first team is St. Cloud State's <a href="http://www.stcloudstate.edu/athletics/sports/volleyball/story.asp?pubID=46&issueID=22347&storyID=27222">Adreana Pieper</a> (Lake of the Woods).<br /><a href="http://goaugie.com/news/2008/11/24/WVB_1124084701.aspx?path=wvball">Augustana's</a> Cayla Schroeder (Kasson-Mantorville) and Ellen Andrews (Bancroft, NE) were named to the second team.<br />MSU Mankato's <a href="http://www.msumavericks.com/more.php?id=6791">Ashley Nachreiner</a> (Round Rock, TX) made the second team.<br /><br />CSP's Maria Steinhagen (Alexandria) & Slinger are both on the <a href="http://www.cugoldenbears.com/Articles/11-24-08_-_2008VBAca.html">Academic All-America First Team</a>.<br /><br />SW MN State's <a href="http://smsumustangs.com/news/2008/11/23/VB_1123085818.aspx">Sarah Quiram</a> (LeSueur-Henderson) made the North Central All tournament team.<br /><br /><strong>TOURNAMENT</strong><br /><a href="http://www.cugoldenbears.com/Articles/11-23-08_-_VB_Elite_.html">Concordia St. Paul</a> is the site of the D2 National Elite Eight Tournament running from December 4 to 6. Here are <a href="http://www.ncaa.com/brackets/2008/ncaa_bracket_DII_volleyball_women.html">the brackets</a>.<br /><br /><strong>HIGH SCHOOL</strong><br />The Faribault County Register has listed the <a href="http://www.faribaultcountyregister.com/page/content.detail/id/500600.html?nav=5005">Blue Earth</a> players of the the South Central All Conference team.<br /><br />The Osakis Review lists the <a href="http://www.theosakisreview.com/articles/index.cfm?id=2431&section=sports">All Sauk Valley Team</a>.<br /><br />The Worthington Daily Globe lists the <a href="http://www.dglobe.com/articles/index.cfm?id=16648&section=sports">All Southwest Conference</a> team.<br /><br />Next up: more newskjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10657318532166532079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32365030.post-43227036353434063002008-11-24T08:43:00.000-06:002008-11-24T08:43:28.304-06:00Three Way Tie in TriState All Star Series#2 posting 11.24.2008<br />your daily dose of girls volleyball news & information<br /><br /><strong>TRI STATE ALL STAR RESULTS</strong><br />The TriState tournament ended in a three way tie with each team taking one win over the other.<br />Minnesota beat Wisconsin 2-1 but the Badger state had a margin of 3<br />18-25, 30-28, 15-13<br />Iowa beat Minnesota technically in two<br />25-10, 25-23, 11-15<br />Wisconsin beat Iowa technically in two<br />25-21, 25-16, 15-12<br />So if you look at sets won<br />Wisconsin 4, Minnesota 3, Iowa 2<br />If you look at points won<br />Wisconsin 131, Minnesota 111, Iowa 110<br />Wisconsin had 80 earned points on the day, Minnesota 72, Iowa 66<br />Karlee Lursen of Eastview led all players with 21 points.<br /><br />Here are the individual stats<br /><strong>MINNESOTA</strong><br />Katie Speedling, Wabasha-Kellogg 0-0-11----11<br />Danielle Gernes, Wabasha-Kellogg 0-0-0-----0<br />Kelsey Wirtanen, Hibbing 0-0-7----7<br />Resha Koster, Belle Plaine 0-1-2----3<br />Elizabeth Benson, Cannon Falls 0-0-5---5<br />Ashley Wendinger, New Ulm Cathedral 0-0-3----3<br />Karlee Lursen, Eastview 3-1-17-----21<br />Ellie Mikesh, Rochester JM 1-0-2----3<br />Kati Garness, Rochester JM 1-2-1-----4<br />Stephanie Meschke, Bethlehem Academy 0-0-5----5<br />Megan King, Caledonia 3-4-3-----10<br />totals: 8-8-56-----72 points<br />Digs: Lursen had 9 vs Wisconsin; Gernes had 9 vs Iowa<br />Assists: Benson had 29 for the day. Koster had 11 vs Iowa<br /><br /><strong>WISCONSIN</strong><br />Jamie Vandenberg 0-3-8----11<br />Michelle Campbell 2-0-9-----11<br />Kaycee Charette 0-1-8-----9<br />Ellie Hovda 2-0-7-----9<br />Jennifer Jones 0-2-0-----2<br />Lauren Radix 4-1-3----8<br />Hillary Hughes 2-2-15----19<br />Kalli Lochner 0-3-8-----11<br />totals: 10-12-58----80 points<br />Radix had 48 assists on the day<br />Johnas had 20 digs on the day.<br /><br /><strong>IOWA</strong><br />Amy Dettlinger 1-0-11----12<br />Whitney Westrum 2-0-7---9<br />Elizabeth McDonnell 0-1-9---10<br />Lauren Friedman 1-1-5---7<br />Jordynn Brackey 0-0-3----3<br />Mikayla Overturf 1-2-3----6<br />Britni Freed 0-0-3-----3<br />Kelsey Peterson 2-0-0-----2<br />Cassie Christianson 2-0-0-----2<br />Cheyenne Newman 1-0-3----4<br />Kaylee Thompson 0-0-4----4<br />Meganne McMurray 0-0-4----4<br />totals: 10-4-52----66 points<br />Christianson had 48 assists on the day.<br />Christianson had 11 digs vs Minnesota; Westrum had 9 vs Iowa.<br /><br />Thanks to Lonnie Morken for providing the information.<br /><br />next up: tomorrowkjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10657318532166532079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32365030.post-73123001831884830662008-11-24T07:58:00.004-06:002008-11-24T08:17:35.532-06:00NDSU, Ohio, Furman Advance to NCAA Tourney#1 posting 11.24.2008<br />your daily dose of girls volleyball news & information<br /><br /><strong>BIG 10</strong><br /><a href="http://www.gophersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=8400&ATCLID=3621877">Minnesota</a> beat <a href="http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=89326&SPID=10410&DB_OEM_ID=17300&ATCLID=3621923">Ohio State</a> in four with a margin of 14 points on Senior Day. Kyla Roehrig, Katie Vatterrodt, Rachel Hartmann and Kelly Schmidt all played their last time at home (maybe). Lauren Gibbemeyer (Cretin-Derham Hall) had 22 points for the Gophers. Katie Dull had 19.5 points for the Buckeyes. Susan Halverson (Apple Valley) had 4 digs for OSU.<br /><br />Brook Dieter has a grade 3 sprain in her left ankle and the hope is she will return in a couple of weeks.<br /><br /><strong>MORE D1 RESULTS</strong><br /><strong>SUMMIT</strong>: The volleyball team is the first team from <a href="http://www.in-forum.com/Sports/articles/222999">North Dakota State</a> that has advanced to the NCAA tournament. From the Fargo Forum. The Forum also has list <a href="http://www.in-forum.com/Sports/articles/223003">five reasons</a> for the Bisons' success.<br /><br /><strong>METRO ATLANTIC</strong>: <a href="http://www.fairfieldstags.com/sports/w-volley/2008-09/news/20081123_vbmaacsiona">Fairfield</a> advanced to the finals of the MAAC tournament with a 4 set win over Iona with a margin of 25 points. Karlie Urbaniak (Mabel-Canton) had 11.5 points for the Stags. <a href="http://www.fairfieldstags.com/sports/w-volley/2008-09/news/20081122_vballmaac">Urbaniak</a> made the MAAC second team.<br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>MID AMERICAN</strong>: <a href="http://ohiobobcats.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112308aaa.html">Ohio</a> is another team that made the NCAA Tournament as they won the Mid American Tournament with a four set win over Western Michigan. WMU had a 1 point advantage for the day. Amanda Andersen (Centennial) had 9 points for Ohio.<br /><br /><strong>SEC</strong>: <a href="http://gamecocksonline.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112308aaa.html">South Carolina</a> swept Mississippi State with a margin of 43 points. Bridget Denson-Dorman (Hopkins) had 28 assists and 5 points for USC.<br /><br /><strong>SOUTHERN</strong>: <a href="http://furmanpaladins.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112308aaa.html">Furman</a> upset the College of Charleston in five to win the Southern Conference Title. It was Furman's third five setter of the weekend. CofC had a 1 points advantage for the day. Pamela Gehrke (Eastview) had 2 digs for Furman.<br /><br />My review of the high school season will be on Thanksgiving.<br /><br />Next up: tomorrowkjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10657318532166532079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32365030.post-10443427628488026172008-11-23T08:08:00.001-06:002008-11-23T08:19:55.052-06:00Concordia St. Paul, NDSU, Win Titles#3 posting 11.23.2008<br />your daily dose of girls volleyball news & information<br /><br /><strong>D2</strong><br /><strong>NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL</strong><br />#1 <a href="http://www.cugoldenbears.com/Articles/11-22-08_-_CENTRAL_R.html">Concordia St. Paul</a> swept <a href="http://www.umdbulldogs.com/teams-volleyball.php?id=3996&page=news">UM Duluth</a> with a margin of 14 points. CSP won its 4th Central Region Championship title. It also was career win #200 for head coach Brady Starkey. CSP travels to New Haven in the Elite Eight quarterfinals. Maria Steinhagen (Alexandria) had 16 points for CSP. Sarah Wyffels (Marshall) had 10.5 points for UMD.<br /><br /><strong>D1</strong><br /><strong>ACC</strong>: Duke swept <a href="http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88754&SPID=10595&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=3621525">Virginia</a> with a margin of 16 points. Marlow Bruneau (Lakeville) had 9 assists and 2.5 points for Virginia.<br /><br /><strong>ATLANTIC 10</strong>: Dayton swept <a href="http://gwsports.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112308aaa.html">George Washington</a> with a margin of 21 points. Abby Syverson (Mpls SW) had 5 points for GW.<br /><br /><strong>BIG 12</strong>: Oklahoma swept <a href="http://www.cyclones.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=46657&SPID=4251&DB_OEM_ID=10700&ATCLID=3621198">Iowa State</a> with a margin of 16 points. Diane Kieger (Mounds View) had 5 points for ISU.<br /><br /><strong>BIG SKY</strong>: <a href="http://www.weberstatesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=39352&SPID=3469&temp_site=NO&DB_OEM_ID=8600&ATCLID=3621591">Weber State</a> swept Montana State with a margin of 17 points. The Jackson County Central duo of Brittney Bisaillon and Leah Burmeister had 14 and 11 points for WS.<br /><br /><strong>MID AMERICAN</strong>: <a href="http://ohiobobcats.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112208aaa.html">Ohio</a> beat Miami OH in four with a margin of 8 points. Amanda Andersen (Centennial) had 10 points for Ohio.<br /><br /><strong>MISSOURI VALLEY</strong>: <a href="http://www.gocreighton.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=1000&ATCLID=3621459">Creighton</a> swept Bradley with a margin of 36 points. Jessica Houts (Bloomington Kennedy), Allie Oelke (Chaska) and Laurel Sanford (Eagan) had 9, 8 and 2.5 points for the Bluejays.<br /><br /><strong>MOUNTAIN WEST</strong>: Utah beat <a href="http://csurams.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112208aac.html">Colorado State</a> in four with a margin of 4 points in the Mountain West Championship. Tessa Nelson (Tracy-Milroy-Balaton) had 11 points for CSU.<br /><br /><strong>SOUTHERN</strong>: <a href="http://furmanpaladins.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112208aaa.html">Furman</a> upset Samford in five with a margin of 10 points in the Southern Tournament. Samford led 2-1. Pamela Gehrke (Eastview) had 2 points and 2 digs for Furman.<br /><br /><strong>SUMMIT</strong>: <a href="http://www.gobison.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=11874&SPID=696&DB_OEM_ID=2400&ATCLID=3621220">North Dakota State</a> is NCAA Tournament bound with a 3-1 win over Oral Roberts with a margin of 17 points. It was NDSU's 19th straight win. Brooke VandenBergh (DePere, WI) had 16 points for NDSU. Kristin Hille (Sauk Rapids) was named tourney MVP. VandenBergh, and Chrissy Knuth (Champlin Park) made the all tournament team.<br /><br /><strong>WEST COAST</strong>: <a href="http://www.portlandpilots.com/news/2008/11/22/VB_1122082338.aspx">Portland</a> beat Gonzaga in four with a margin of 10 points. Jennifer Sheedy (Totino-Grace) had 8.5 points for Portland and she reached the 1000 kill mark for her career.<br /><br /><strong>NCCAA</strong><br />#3 seed <a href="http://www.nwceagles.com/news/2008/11/22/VB_1122084722.aspx">Northwestern, MN</a> beat #1 Trinity Christian in five to make NCCAA tournament. NW's margin was 10 points. Kathryne Engel (West Lutheran) and Steph Koth (Hibbing) had 18 points each for NW.<br /><br />Next up: later todaykjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10657318532166532079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32365030.post-91092141841817034132008-11-23T07:36:00.000-06:002008-11-23T07:37:10.661-06:00Dieter Out#2 posting 11.23.2008<br />your daily dose of girls volleyball news & information<br /><br /><strong>BIG 10 RESULTS</strong><br />#16 <a href="http://fightingillini.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112208aac.html">Illinois</a> beat <a href="http://msuspartans.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112308aab.html">Michigan State</a> in five with a margin of 6 points. MSU out earned Illinois 84 to 78. MSU also had 35 to 22 hitting errors. Laura DeBruhler had 21.5 points for Illinois. Vanessa King had 21.5 points for the Spartans.<br /><br />#1 <a href="http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112208aaa.html">Penn State</a> swept Wisconsin with a margin of 24 points. Megan Hodge had 17 points for PSU. Caity DuPont had 8 points for Wisconsin. Nikki Klingsporn (Tartan) had 16 assists for the Badgers.<br /><br />#20 <a href="http://www.mgoblue.com/volleyball/article.aspx?id=157258">Michigan</a> swept <a href="http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112208aaa.html">Iowa</a> with a margin of 20 points. Juliana Paz had 13 points for Michigan. Catherine Smale had 12 points for the Hawkeyes.<br /><br /><a href="http://iuhoosiers.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112208aaa.html">Indiana</a> beat <a href="http://nusports.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112208aaa.html">Northwestern</a> in four with a margin of 9 points. Erica Short had 24 points for Indiana. Brittani Gray had 16.5 points for NW. Naomi Johnson (Bloomington Kennedy) had 5.5 points for the Wildcats.<br /><br /><strong>DIETER UPDATE</strong><br /><a href="http://www.mndaily.com/blogs/upon-further-review/2008/11/21/dieter-out-gophers-defeat-michigan-3-1">Brook Dieter</a> went down in the second set Friday against Michigan with an ankle injury. She did not return and was taken for x-rays to see if there was a break involved. In the Minnesota Daily Summary--upon further review.<br /><br />Next up: more d1 newskjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10657318532166532079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32365030.post-91326775589702300592008-11-23T06:18:00.000-06:002008-11-23T06:18:38.609-06:00Tri State All Stars, Berg POY, Valley AC#1 posting 11.23.2008<br />your daily dose of girls volleyball news & information<br /><br /><strong>TRI STATE ALL STAR GAME</strong><br />Two Albert Lea area players will be playing in the <a href="http://news.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=22&a=371812">TriState All Star game</a> at Rochester Community and Technical College starting today at 12:30 pm. Both will be playing for <a href="http://www.albertleatribune.com/news/2008/nov/22/two-area-volleyball-players-participate-tri-state-/">Iowa</a>. From the Rochester Post Bulletin and Albert Lea Tribune.<br /><a href="http://faribault.com/news.php?viewStory=39009">Stephanie Meschke</a> of Bethlehem Academy will be playing for Minnesota. From the Faribault Daily News.<br /><br /><strong>ALL AREA</strong><br /><a href="http://brainerddispatch.com/stories/112208/spo_20081122012.shtml">Brigetta Berg</a> of Wadena-Deer Creek is the Brainerd Dispatch's player of the year. Plus the rest of the <a href="http://brainerddispatch.com/stories/112208/spo_20081122017.shtml">team</a> with stats.<br /><br /><strong>ALL CONFERENCE</strong><br /><strong>VALLEY</strong><br />Maggie Prunty, Martin County West<br />Sam Breneman, Martin County West<br />Alyssa Taylor, Martin County West<br />Amber Faber, Martin County West<br />Jill Sohre, Maple River<br />Bridget Trio, Maple River<br />Cassie Reinke, Maple River<br />Jenna Mettler, Nicollet<br />Taylor Meurer, Nicollet<br />Brittany Underwood, Cleveland<br />Emily Phillips, Cleveland<br />Megan Miller, Alden-Conger<br />Ericka Shaw, St. Clair<br />Erin Goebel, St. Clair<br />Brooke Dunkelbeck, LeCenter<br />Erika Marsh, Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial<br />Katelyn Arndt, MLGHEC<br />Shelby Wiederhoeft, Truman<br /><br />REVIEWS<br /><a href="http://www.parkrapidsenterprise.com/articles/index.cfm?id=14056&section=homepage">Park Rapids</a> set the foundation for the future. From the Park Rapids Enterprise.<br /><br />Next up: College Reportskjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10657318532166532079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32365030.post-26038460055022874562008-11-22T08:16:00.001-06:002008-11-22T17:27:50.369-06:00NDSU Sweeps in Summit Semis#3 posting 11.22.2008<br />your daily dose of girls volleyball news & information<br /><br /><strong>MORE D1 NEWS</strong><br /><strong>ACC:</strong> Florida swept <a href="http://tarheelblue.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112108aaa.html">North Carolina</a> with a margin of 17 points. Brianna Eskola had 15 digs and 1 point for UNC.<br />Get to know.... UNC's libero <a href="http://www.theacc.com/sports/w-volley/spec-rel/112108aab.html">Brianna Eskola</a> of Columbia Heights<br /><br />Wake Forest beat <a href="http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88754&SPID=10595&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=3620886">Virginia</a> in four. Marlow Bruneau (Lakeville) had 22 assists and 2.5 points for the Cavaliers.<br /><br /><strong>ATLANTIC 10</strong>: #3 seed <a href="http://gwsports.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112108aaa.html">George Washington</a> swept Fordham with a margin of 27 points. Abby Syverson (Mpls SW) had 9 points for GW.<br /><br /><strong>BIG EAST</strong>: Pittsburgh beat <a href="http://gobearcats.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112108aaa.html">Cincinnati</a> in five with a margin of 4 points. Cincinnati led 2-0. Kelsey Brandl (Lakeville North) had 1 point for Cincy.<br /><br /><strong>BIG SKY</strong>: Montana beat <a href="http://www.weberstatesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=39352&SPID=3469&temp_site=NO&DB_OEM_ID=8600&ATCLID=3621019">Weber State</a> in four with a margin of 8 points. The Jackson County Central Duo of Leah Burmeister and Brittney Bisaillon had 17.5 and 13 points for WS.<br /><br /><strong>CUSA</strong>: #2 seed UAB swept #10 <a href="http://herdzone.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112108aac.html">Marshall</a> with a margin of 23 points. Megan Carlson (Andover) had 2 points and 14 points for Marshall.<br /><br /><strong>MID AMERICAN</strong>: <a href="http://ohiobobcats.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112108aaa.html">Ohio</a> swept Ball State with a margin of 13 points. Amanda Andersen (Centennial) had 6 points for Ohio.<br /><br /><strong>MISSOURI VALLEY</strong>: <a href="http://www.gocreighton.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=89412&SPID=68&DB_OEM_ID=1000&ATCLID=3620627">Creighton</a> swept <a href="http://unipanthers.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112108aaa.html">Northern Iowa</a> with a margin of 24 points. With the win Bluejays locks up 2nd place. Jessica Houts (Bloomington Kennedy) and Allie Oelke (Chaska) had 7 and 4 points for Creighton. Amy Sampson (Champlin Park) had 7.5 points for UNI.<br /><br /><strong>PAC 10</strong>: #5 Washington beat <a href="http://wsucougars.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112208aaa.html">Washington State</a> in four with a margin of 16 points. Emily Rooney (Red Wing) had 9.5 points for WSU.<br /><br /><strong>SEC</strong>: <a href="http://gamecocksonline.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112108aab.html">South Carolina</a> swept Alabama with a margin of 17 points. Bridget Denson-Dorman (Hopkins) had 39 assists and 6 points for USC.<br /><br /><strong>SOUTHERN</strong>: <a href="http://furmanpaladins.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112108aaa.html">Furman</a> beat Chattanooga in five with a margin of 4 points. Pamela Gehrke (Eastview) had 2 digs for Furman. <br /><br /><strong>SUMMIT</strong>: #1 seed <a href="http://www.gobison.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=11874&SPID=696&DB_OEM_ID=2400&ATCLID=3620775">North Dakota State</a> swept IUPUI with a margin of 20 points. It was the Bison's 18th straight win. Chrissy Knuth (Champlin Park) had 17 points for NDSU.<br /><br />Next up: tomorrowkjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10657318532166532079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32365030.post-83019441315274584892008-11-22T08:04:00.000-06:002008-11-22T08:04:47.515-06:00Rivals to Meet in North Central Finals#3 posting 11.22.2008<br />your daily dose of girls volleyball news & information<br /><br /><strong>D2 NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL</strong><br />#1 <a href="http://www.cugoldenbears.com/Articles/11-21-08_-_CU_vs._UN.html">Concordia St. Paul</a> survived #4 UN Kearney in five with a margin of 14 points. UNK led 2-1. Whitney Meierotto (Washburn, WI) had 21 points for CSP. CSP will play in the NC championship for the 6th straight year.<br /><br />#3 <a href="http://www.umdbulldogs.com/teams-volleyball.php?id=3989&page=news">UM Duluth</a> beat #2 <a href="http://smsumustangs.com/news/2008/11/21/VB_1121085449.aspx">SW MN State</a> in four with a margin of 16 points. UMD had 24 more digs than SW. Rachel Jacobson (Wayzata) led UMD in digs with 33. April Hansen (BBE) had 15.5 points for UMD. Maggie Geske (Shakopee) had 19 points for SW.<br /><br /><strong>ACADEMICS</strong><br />The <a href="http://www.umdbulldogs.com/uploads/Fall_All_Academic.pdf">Northern Sun</a> has released their fall All Academic list. Augustana and MSU Mankato led the way with 8 players. each.<br /><br /><strong>NCCAA REGION</strong><br /><a href="http://www.nwceagles.com/news/2008/11/22/VB_1122084210.aspx">Northwestern, MN</a> beat Bethel, IN in four with a margin of 11 points. Kathryne Engel (West Lutheran) had 17.5 points for NW.<br /><br />Next up: More D1 reportskjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10657318532166532079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32365030.post-9958923033816691682008-11-22T07:30:00.000-06:002008-11-22T07:30:56.400-06:00W&W, Lange All Area#2 posting 11.22.2008<br />your daily dose of girls volleyball news & information<br /><br /><strong>HIGH SCHOOL REPORTS</strong><br /><strong>ALL AREA</strong><br />The Marshall Independent has released their <a href="http://www.marshallindependent.com/page/content.detail/id/506008.html?nav=5021">All Area teams</a>. Marshall's <a href="http://www.marshallindependent.com/page/content.detail/id/506007.html?nav=5021">Double W</a> connection--Rachel Westby and Kayla Wallerich---were co-players of the year.<br /><br />Hibbing's <a href="http://www.hibbingmn.com/articles/2008/11/20/sports/doc4924e05eb1a9b347674988.txt">Katie Lange</a> is the Player of the Year in the Hibbing Daily Tribune. <br /><br /><strong>ALL CONFERENCE</strong><br />The <a href="http://www.chisagocountypress.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=2&ArticleID=9707&TM=42625.82">North Suburban</a> has released their All Conference list with Chisago Lakes and North Branch announcing their players. From the Chisago County Press.<br /><br /><strong>NO CONFERENCE</strong><br />The <a href="http://www.startribune.com/sports/preps/34912504.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUUF">Classic Lake</a> is disbanding. From the StarTribune.<br /><br />Next up: D2 Tournamentkjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10657318532166532079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32365030.post-15362172623333954212008-11-22T07:05:00.000-06:002008-11-22T07:05:42.959-06:00Gophers Down Wolverines#1 posting 11.22.2008<br />your daily dose of girls volleyball news & information<br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>BIG 10 RESULTS</strong><br />#12 <a href="http://www.gophersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=38659&SPID=3301&DB_OEM_ID=8400&ATCLID=3620991">Minnesota</a> beat #20 <a href="http://www.mgoblue.com/volleyball/article.aspx?id=157100">Michigan</a> in four with a margin of 20 points. Kyla Roehrig had 18 points for the Gophers. Beth Karpiak had 13.5 points for Michigan.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=17300&ATCLID=3621031">Ohio State</a> swept <a href="http://hawkeyesports.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112108aaa.html">Iowa</a> with a margin of 15 points. Katie Dull had 19 points for OSU. Susan Halverson (Apple Valley) had 5 digs and 2 points for the Buckeyes. Katie Kennedy had 10.5 points for Iowa.<br /><br /><a href="http://iuhoosiers.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112108aaa.html">Indiana</a> beat <a href="http://www.uwbadgers.com/sport_news/vb/headlines/story.html?sportid=133&storyid=15814">Wisconsin</a> in four with a margin of 7 points. Taylor Wittmer had 19.5 points for Indiana. Audra Jeffers had 19.5 points for Wisconsin. Nikki Klingsporn (Tartan) had 20 assists for the Badgers.<br /><br />#1 <a href="http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112108aaa.html">Penn State</a> swept <a href="http://nusports.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112108aaa.html">Northwestern</a> with a margin of 31 points. The Nittany Lions are outright Big 10 champs. Nicole Fawcett had 15 points for PSU. Brittani Gray had 8.5 points for NW. Naomi Johnson (Bloomington Kennedy) had 1.5 points for the Wildcats.<br /><br />#18 <a href="http://purduesports.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112108aaa.html">Purdue</a> swept <a href="http://msuspartans.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112108aac.html">Michigan State</a> with a margin of 17 points. Danita Merlau had 12 points for Purdue. Becca Zlabis had 15 points for MSU.<br /><br />Illinois signee <a href="http://fightingillini.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/spec-rel/112108aac.html">Jessica Jendryk</a> has been named to the Under Armour All American Team.<br /><br />Next up: More College reportskjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10657318532166532079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32365030.post-66535184496142591152008-11-21T11:21:00.001-06:002008-11-21T11:36:10.024-06:00Bison Clean Up Summit Awards#3 posting 11.21.2008<br />your daily dose of girls volleyball news & information<br /><br /><strong>COLLEGE REPORTS</strong><br /><strong>BIG 10</strong>: <a href="http://www.gophersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=38659&SPID=3301&DB_OEM_ID=8400&ATCLID=3619971">Minnesota</a> hosts #20 Michigan tonight and Ohio State on Sunday. <a href="http://www.gophersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=38659&SPID=3301&DB_OEM_ID=8400&ATCLID=3620441">Traffic</a> may be an issue on University Avenue.<br /><br />Two <a href="http://iuhoosiers.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/spec-rel/112008aae.html">Indiana recruits</a> are part of the Under Armour All American team (see previous post for that link).<br /><br /><strong>ACC:</strong> <a href="http://tarheelblue.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112008aaa.html">North Carolina</a> beat Miami, FL in four with a margin of 11 points. Brianna Eskola (Columbia Heights) had 32 digs for the Tar Heels.<br /><br /><strong>CUSA:</strong> #10 seed <a href="http://herdzone.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112008aaa.html">Marshall</a> swept #7 Southern Miss with a margin of 20 points in the first round of the CUSA tournament. Megan Carlson (Andover) had 13 points and 13 digs for Marshall.<br /><br /><strong>METRO ATLANTIC</strong>: Fairfield's <a href="http://news.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=22&a=371916">Karlie Urbaniak</a> (Mabel-Canton) does a Q&A with the Rochester Post Bulletin.<br /><br /><strong>MISSOURI VALLEY:</strong> <a href="http://unipanthers.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112008aaa.html">Northern Iowa</a> beat Drake in four with a margin of 9 points. Amy Sampson (Champlin Park) had 13.5 points for UNI.<br /><br /><strong>MOUNTAIN WEST:</strong> BYU beat <a href="http://csurams.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/112108aad.html">Colorado State</a> in five with a margin of 3 points. BYU led 2-0. Tessa Nelson (Tracy-Milroy-Balaton) had 15 points for CSU.<br /><br /><strong>SUMMIT:</strong> <a href="http://www.gobison.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=11874&SPID=696&DB_OEM_ID=2400&ATCLID=3620228">North Dakota State</a> took five Summit honors including player of the year & freshman of the year Chrissy Knuth (Champlin Park). Kelly Lopez (DGF) was named defensive player of the year. Erich Hinterstocker was named coach of the year. Jennifer Lopez (DGF) made the Summit First Team. Brooke Vandenberg was named to the second team. Janna Deyle made the freshman team.<br />NDSU Recruiting coordinator <a href="http://www.in-forum.com/Sports/articles/222623">Kari Thompson</a> has a good eye for talent. She recruited four of the above players. From the Fargo Forum.<br />Still the <a href="http://www.in-forum.com/Sports/articles/222627">Bison</a> don't feel like they are #1. From the Fargo Forum.<br /><a href="http://www.gojacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=64539&SPID=7142&DB_OEM_ID=15000&ATCLID=3620249">South Dakota State</a> had Mackenzie Angner make the first team and Ellyce Youngren make the second and freshman teams.<br /><br /><strong>SUN BELT:</strong> Western Kentucky swept <a href="http://www.denverpioneers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=90257&SPID=10873&DB_OEM_ID=18600&ATCLID=3620184">Denver</a> with a margin of 19 points in the Quarterfinals of the Sun Belt Tournament. Kresson Vreeman (Central Christian) had 2 digs for Denver.<br /><br /><strong>MORE SIGNERS</strong><br /><strong>BIG 12</strong>: <a href="http://www.cyclones.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=46657&SPID=4251&DB_OEM_ID=10700&ATCLID=3620067">Iowa State</a> has signed setter Alison Landwehr of Parkway West, MO.<br /><br /><strong>MOUNTAIN WEST</strong>: <a href="http://csurams.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/spec-rel/112008aaa.html">Colorado State</a> added 6-2 OH Dana Cranston of North Peace, British Columbia.<br /><br />Next up: later tonight after the Gopher/Michigan contestkjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10657318532166532079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32365030.post-38847082635659030562008-11-21T10:51:00.001-06:002008-11-22T04:26:35.893-06:00All Americans, Ysker Signs, Neubeck Digs It#2 posting 11.21.2008<br />your daily dose of girls volleyball news & information<br /><br /><strong>ALL AMERICANS</strong><br />The <a href="http://www.maxpreps.com/FanPages/Content/Article.mxp/ArticleID-9426a785-5e57-46fc-9ad0-9f2602e9ebef">Under Armour All-American teams</a> have been announced.<br />Minnesota players teams include<br />First Team<br />Katherine Harms, St. Michael-Albertville RS/OPP, 6-1, Minnesota<br />Second Team<br />Amy Braun, Lakeville North OH, 5-11, Northern Iowa<br />Tia Gaffen, Wayzata MB, 6-2, California<br /><br />Also making the second team is a Gopher recruit<br />Mia Tabberson, Muncie Burris, IN S, 6-1, Minnesota<br /><br /><strong>SIGNING</strong><br />Megan Ysker of Windom signed Thursday with MN State-Mankato. Ysker is a Setter/hitter for the State A Champion Eagles.<br />Ysker is the 28th player overall to verball from the Minnesota 2009 class and the 17th headed to a D2 program.<br /><br /><strong>DIGGING IT</strong><br />Northeastern's Leah Neubeck (Hopkins) is currently fifth in the Colonial conference in digs for this year. She got her 1000th during the seasons first pre season game. She's got 334 for this season so far. She is close to 1334 for a career.<br /><br /><strong>ALL CONFERENCE</strong><br /><strong>SOUTH CENTRAL</strong><br />Danika Stindtman, Blue Earth<br />Kirsten Johanson, Blue Earth<br />Kate Hassing, Blue Earth<br />Jenny Smith, Blue Earth<br />Steph Brolsma, Fairmont<br />Ashley Allevan, Fairmont<br />Kayla Altmann, New Ulm<br />Marissa Kliimmek, New Ulm<br />Courtney Kral, New Ulm<br />Hannah Reuter, St. James<br />Karen Gore, St. Peter<br />Allison Ruedy, Waseca<br />Casie DeVos, Waseca<br /><strong>Honorable Mention</strong><br />Morgan Dickman, Blue Earth<br />Sam Waletich, Fairmont<br />Megan Parnell, Fairmont<br />Molly Gareis, New Ulm<br />Abbie Curry, St. James<br />Katy Kuiper, St. Peter<br />Kelly Loonan, Waseca<br />Caitlin Whitney, Waseca<br /><br />NORTHWOODS<br />Kate Aakre, Clearbrook-Gonvick<br />Brittany Nelson Olson, Clearbrook-Gonvick<br />Rachel Peterson, Blackduck<br />Briana Grapevine, Northome-Kelliher<br />Danielle Jourdain, Cass Lake-Bena<br />Heather Felix, Walker-Hackensack-Akeley<br />Sharayah Day, Laporte<br />Jessica Winter, Laporte<br />Katie Wangberg, Pine River-Backus<br />Crysta Christensen, Pine River-Backus<br />Kendra Hamilton, Pine River-Backus<br />Maggie Lindow, Nevis<br />Cassie Edwards, Nevis<br />Megan Stambaugh, Nevis<br />Riley Hanson, Nevis<br /><strong>Honorable mentions</strong><br />Amanda Eck, Clearbrook-Gonvick<br />Karli Watne, Clearbrook-Gonvick<br />Mollie Ann Exner, Blackduck<br />Jamie Magoon, Blackduck<br />Brook Lindner, Northome-Kelliher<br />Brittany Hand, Northome-Kelliher<br />Ann Aitken, Cass Lake-Bena<br />Tonya Morris, Cass Lake-Bena<br />Sydney Westfield, Walker-H-A<br />Alexandra Barber, Walker-H-A<br />Kelly Kampfer, Laporte<br />Kim Hyatt, Laporte<br />Trisha Mongan, Pine River-Backus<br />Scarlet Rudlang, Pine River-Backus<br />Kjera Gustafson, Nevis<br />Annessa Feder, Nevis<br /><br />If you haven't seen your all conference list up please send it to me.<br /><br />next up: College resultskjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10657318532166532079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32365030.post-49214772660675223492008-11-21T08:18:00.000-06:002008-11-21T08:18:54.069-06:00D2 & D3 Tournament Results#3 posting 11.21.2008<br />your daily dose of girls volleyball news & information<br /><br /><strong>D2</strong><br /><strong>NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL</strong><br />#1 <a href="http://www.cugoldenbears.com/Articles/11-20-08_-_CU_vs._Re.html">Concordia St. Paul</a> beat Regis in four with a margin of 24 points. Whitney Meierotto (Washburn, WI) had 18 points for CSP.<br /><br />#4 UN Kearney beat #5 <a href="http://www.goaugie.com/news/2008/11/20/WVB_1120083326.aspx">Augustana</a> in five with a margin of 4 points. Augustana led 2-1. Cayla Schroeder (Kasson-Mantorville) had 27 points for the Vikings.<br /><br />#3 <a href="http://www.umdbulldogs.com/teams-volleyball.php?id=3980&page=news">UM Duluth</a> beat #6 <a href="http://www.wscwildcats.com/News/wvball/2008/11/20/vb_112008.asp">Wayne State, Nebraska</a> in four with a margin of 8 points. Sarah Wyffels (Marshall) had 22.5 points for UMD. Lea Hartigan (Treynor, IA) had 20.5 points for WSN.<br /><a href="http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/78837/">UMD</a> is hitting their peak according to the Duluth News Tribune.<br /><br />#2 <a href="http://smsumustangs.com/news/2008/11/20/VB_1120083414.aspx">SW MN State</a> beat #7 Metro State in four with a margin of 17 points. Laura Hegerle (Kasson-Mantorville) had 15 points for SW.<br /><a href="http://www.marshallindependent.com/page/content.detail/id/505978.html">SW</a> wasn't picture perfect according to the Marshall Independent.<br />Former Mustang <a href="http://www.marshallindependent.com/page/content.detail/id/505979.html?nav=5021">Paige Karno</a> has been selected for the SW MN State hall of fame. From the Marshall Independent.<br /><br /><strong>D3 QUARTERFINALS</strong><br />Juniata swept <a href="http://www.titans.uwosh.edu/WVolleyball/">UW Oshkosh</a> with a margin of 15 points. Jacque Ray (Richland Center, WI) had 13 points for UWO.<br /><br />Emory beat <a href="http://www.csbblazers.com/news/2008/11/20/WVB_1120085955.aspx">St. Benedict</a> in four with a margin of 16 points. Emma Jaynes (Hibbing) had 11.5 points for St. Ben's.<br /><br />Concordia Moorhead aren't <a href="http://www.livewiredj.net/concordian/pacercms/article.php?id=567">smoking cigars</a>, but they were close. From the Concordian.<br /><br />Next up: more news.kjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10657318532166532079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32365030.post-67174276036332070192008-11-20T05:12:00.000-06:002008-11-20T05:12:36.124-06:004 Signings, North Central Tourney, 3 Player of the Years#1 posting 11.20.2008<br />your daily dose of girls volleyball news & information<br /><br /><strong>SIGNINGS</strong><br /><strong>D1</strong><br />OH/RS Greta Strenger of Woodbury signed with Stony Brook on Wednesday.<br />Strenger played with Northern Lights 1s last JO season.<br />Strenger is the 27th player overall in the <a href="http://girlsvolleyballrecruit.blogspot.com/2008/07/verbals-2008-09.html">Minnesota 2009 class</a> to verbal/sign and the 13th headed to a D1 program.<br /><br /><strong>D2</strong><br /><a href="http://www.crookstontimes.com/articles/2008/11/19/sports/11sports2.txt">UM Crookston</a> has signed 5-9 OH/DS Margo McHugh of West Shore, FL.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.omavs.com/news/2008/11/18/WVB_1118081928.aspx">UN Omaha</a> has signed 5-10 OH Natalie Ebke of Lincoln East.<br /><br />South Carolina Aiken has signed <a href="http://faribault.com/news.php?viewStory=38920">Shannon Byers</a> of Faribault. From the Faribault Daily News.<br /><br /><strong>D1 NEWS</strong><br />The Northeastern Huskies has won the Colonial Conference title and will host the <a href="http://gonu.com/volleyball/caatournament/">Colonial Conference post season tourney</a> starting this Friday. Northeastern will play the winner of the Williiam and Mary/Hofstra match to be played on Friday. The Huskies have a first round bye. Leah Neubeck of Hopkins is the libero for Northeastern.<br /><br />The Gophers <a href="http://www.mndaily.com/blogs/upon-further-review/2008/11/19/topic-minnesota-volleyballs-ashley-suapaia">Ashley Suapaia</a> is Off Topic with the Minnesota Daily News.<br /><br /><strong>BIG 10:</strong> #16 <a href="http://fightingillini.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/111908aab.html">Illinois</a> beat #18 <a href="http://purduesports.cstv.com/sports/w-volley/recaps/111908aaa.html">Purdue</a> in four with a margin of 14 points. Kylie McCulley had 19 points for Illinois. Stephanie Lynch had 22.5 points for Purdue.<br /><br /><strong>BIG 12:</strong> <a href="http://www.cyclones.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=46657&SPID=4251&DB_OEM_ID=10700&ATCLID=3619072">Iowa State</a> beat Colorado in four. Diane Kieger (Mounds View) had 12.5 points for the Cyclones.<br /><br /><strong>D2</strong><br /><strong>NORTH CENTRAL TOURNAMENT TODAY</strong><br />UM Duluth setter <a href="http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/78754/">Katie Gangelhoff</a> is featured in the Duluth News Tribune.<br /><br />Gangelhoff Center at <a href="http://www.cugoldenbears.com/Articles/11-16-08_-_Concordia.html">Concordia St. Paul</a> is the site for the North Central Tournament starting today. Five of the teams are from the Northern Sun.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.marshallindependent.com/page/content.detail/id/505941.html">Southwest MN State</a> faces Metro State this afternoon at 2:30 pm. From the Marshall Independent.<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.marshallindependent.com/page/content.detail/id/505942.html?nav=5021">Beekman sisters</a> (Amanda--MSU Mankato; Dani--Marshall HS) are featured in the Marshall Independent.<br /><br /><strong>D3</strong><br />The <a href="http://www.sctimes.com/article/20081120/SPORTS04/111200006/1002/SPORTS">College of St. Benedict</a> is focused on two words. From the St. Cloud Times. <br /><br /><strong>NATIONAL TEAM</strong><br /><a href="http://volleyball.teamusa.org/news/article/7953">USA Volleyball</a> will hold its annual open tryouts for the U.S. Women's National Team and Associated Training Programs Feb. 20-22, 2009 in Colorado Springs, CO.<br /><br /><strong>HIGH SCHOOL</strong><br /><strong>PLAYERS OF THE YEAR</strong><br />Hitter Hanna Lashmett and setter Cortney Rykken of <a href="http://www.virginiamn.com/articles/2008/11/19/sports/doc492394d9980e2287031467.txt">Babbitt-Embarrass</a> have been named the Mesabi Daily News players of the year.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.owatonna.com/news.php?viewStory=31171">Bethany Thompson</a> of Owatonna is the Owatonna People's Press player of the year.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nujournal.com/page/content.detail/id/503961.html?nav=5013">Crissi Schewe</a> of Sleepy Eye St. Mary's has been named KNUJ fall female athlete of the year. From the New Ulm Journal.<br /><br /><strong>REVIEWS</strong><br />The Wadena Pioneer Journal looks back at the <a href="http://www.wadenapj.com/articles/index.cfm?id=12045&section=Columnists&columnist=Brian%20Hansel">Wadena-Deer Creek State</a> tournament run.<br /><br /><strong>ALL STAR REMINDER</strong><br />The Inaugural Tri-State All Star Volleyball Games will be held Sunday, November 23rd, 2008 at the Performance Court on the campus of the Rochester Community and Technical College, Rochester, Minnesota<br />Admission: $10 Adults and $5 Students<br />Noon – Doors Open for Spectators<br />12:30 pm – Team Wisconsin vs. Team Iowa<br />1:40 pm – Team Wisconsin vs. Team Minnesota<br />2:50 pm – Team Iowa vs. Team Minnesota<br /><br />Next up: tomorrow unless news breakskjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10657318532166532079noreply@blogger.com